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Waukegan honors local service and marks Black History Month and 2-1-1 Day
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting the Waukegan City Council presented "Waukegan proud" awards to longtime workers and educators, recognized Isaiah Williams' athletic achievement, and adopted proclamations declaring Feb. 11 as 2-1-1 Day and February as Black History Month.
The Waukegan City Council used part of its Feb. 2 meeting to present community recognitions and adopt proclamations.
The mayor and council presented a "Waukegan proud" recognition to Thomas Fisher for 55 years of service at a local company (transcribed variably as "XO Nobel"/"Axel/Action Nobel"). Nelson Campos, principal at Miguel Juarez (transcribed in the agenda) and recently named Lake County Middle School Principal of the Year and Illinois Principal of the Year, received a Waukegan proud award and thanked attendees for community support.
Isaiah Williams, a Waukegan High School junior and member of the bowling team who qualified for the Illinois High School Association state finals, was recognized as the second bowler in school history to reach state-level competition.
The council adopted a proclamation recognizing Feb. 11, 2026 as 2-1-1 Day in Waukegan and highlighted 2-1-1 Lake County's role connecting residents to housing, utilities, employment and health services. A 2-1-1 representative told the council that roughly 34% of calls and referrals serve Waukegan residents.
The council also adopted a Black History Month proclamation, acknowledged the England Manor African American Museum as Lake County's African American museum, and invited board members and local leaders to accept the proclamation.
What happens next: The recognized individuals will be listed in the meeting minutes and invited to community events tied to Black History Month; 2-1-1 will continue outreach and the city will publicize resources through February events.
Provenance: Awards and planner remarks (SEG 175–SEG 381); 2-1-1 proclamation and representative remarks (SEG 412–SEG 510); Black History Month proclamation (SEG 511–SEG 571).
